Lumbee News

Thank you to the Church of All Nations, Pastor Albert Skinner in Alabama, for your kindness to help families in need. Today, Christmas came extra early as Mrs. Dee Prins drove all the way from Alabama to the Lumbee Tribe to deliver 104 stockings for children for the Christmas holiday. This outreach began 35 years ago. These stockings are filled with a Bible, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, socks, Christmas toys, books, and crayons. The overall goal is to share the stockings wit

Thank you to Nicholas Locklear, one of leaders of Pine Lodge Singers, and his family. Today Nicholas presented Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery with an Eastern Woodland Bonnett. It is made of Eagle Feathers and otter and is patterned after the style of the Redman‘s Style Bonnet Headdress. Nick is from the Pembroke Community and has worked with Lumbee youth for a number of years, and with our Lumbee Powwow. He spent several years teaching culture in Nevada at Mustang Monu

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for the Lumbee Tribe's Annual "Lighting of the Turtle." It was cold, but it was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with wonderful Christmas music sang by Senior Ms. Lumbee Wendy Chavis Locklear and some hot chocolate, and of course good fellowship with our people. Stay warm and many blessing as we go into the Christmas Season.

Congratulations to Rev. Asturn Bartch, who is one of our newest homeowners. Rev. Bartch moved into his new home in the Shannon Community a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday. He built through the Lumbee Tribe Homeownership program and received a 1% interest rate on his loan for his 3-bedroom home. Rev. Bartch said the 1% interest rate was what caught his eye. “It don’t take but a few minutes to start the application,” said Bartch. “I was in the process of trying to find

Landowners, please join us for an interactive session on December 4, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Soaring Eagle Tribal Building, located at 422 Norment Rd. in Lumberton, NC. This meeting is designed to support landowners in strengthening stewardship and long-term care of their lands. Connect one-on-one with experts offering tools, resources, and technical guidance to promote sustainable and productive land management. Topics Include: • Conservation Easements • Regenerative

Last week, Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery, Speaker Alex Baker, and other members of the Tribal Council and Supreme Court attended the 82nd National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in Seattle, Washington. This annual gathering of Tribal Leaders enabled the Lumbee delegation to participate in discussions on health care, education, economic development, and tourism. The delegation also met with other tribal leaders from the Southeast and helped elect an Area Vice President a

The Lumbee Tribe Health & Human Services Department invites community members to join a supportive and empowering Talking Circle focused on raising awareness and promoting healing around sexual assault. The event will be held on Monday, December 1 at 11:00 AM at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, located at 120 Youth Drive in Pembroke, NC. This safe and confidential space is limited to eight participants to ensure a meaningful and personal experience, and each participant will r

The Lumbee Tribe’s Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources continues to advance important work across our communities since its establishment in 2022. The department has: • Established the Culture Center Fall Garden • Implemented Summer Garden Projects at Boys & Girls Club sites • Installed garden beds at the Stedman Housing community • Completed construction of the Agriculture Clean Room • Formed the Siouan Language Committee • Published the Lumbee Farmer Directory • S

The Lumbee Tribe’s Department of Health & Human Services continues to expand vital programs and initiatives that strengthen the well-being of our people since its establishment in 2024. The department has: • Hosted the Tribe’s first Peer Support Certification Course • Installed Narcan boxes in high-risk areas • Developed a Community Readiness Plan on substance use and overdose trends • Completed a Tribal Health Assessment highlighting mental health and chronic disease needs •

Congratulations to Brentana Locklear, who is one of our newest homeowners. As we continue to celebrate the contributions of Native People during American Indian Heritage Month, for our Lumbee People, that includes putting families in homes. The Lumbee people have been known for decades across the region for their home craftsmanship and building skills. The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. is continuing that legacy as we build new homes and neighborhoods across our four-county Tribal Terr